Mel Torme Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mel Torme.

Mel Torme, born on September 13, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American jazz singer, composer, and actor. Known as "The Velvet Fog," Torme had a career spanning over six decades, during which he recorded numerous albums and composed popular songs like "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). He showcased his versatile vocal range and smooth style, making him a beloved figure in the jazz and pop music scene. Torme's contributions to the music industry earned him multiple Grammy Awards and a lasting legacy as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. He passed away on June 5, 1999.

It may sound a bit like an army barracks, but the truth of t

It may sound a bit like an army barracks, but the truth of the matter is: there must be some time laid aside for arranging, time for working on either a book or an article - I've written two articles in the last four months for the New York Times book review section.

Mel Torme

Time Truth Sound Thetimes

Whenever I did a good performance, my Dad and my uncles, who

Whenever I did a good performance, my Dad and my uncles, who were rabid movie fans, took me to the movies. There began my underlying love affair with film.

Mel Torme

Dad